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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
Should They Wear Smooth Fscsss


A gentleman who has paid considerable at
tention to the human voice contends that hair
around the mouth tends to impair the uttar-
snSs IN d sqR sSa s9a a! sSsS are projected from
the mouth Most Of the famous lawyers,
ministers and parliamentary orators have
been clean shaven- Among these may Be
mentioned Lord Mansfield, Of whom Junfss
said that he considered him the most DANGER
Gus man in England, because the most
talented; Wilkes, the noted demagogue; Lord
Erskine, Lord Jeffrey, the reviewer; the Earl
Of Beaconsield, Mr.. Gladstone, Lord Mac
aulay, Richard Gordon, John Bright. Rev.
Mr.. Chalmers, Rev. Edward Irving, the
friend Of Mrs. Carlyle, and Rev. Mr.. Spur
geon- Actors, as general rule, are clean
faced, unless when representing historic char
acters, like King Lear.
In our own country, Patrick Henry, Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher, Wendell Phillips,
Edward Everett, Daniel Webster, Rufus
Choate, William Lloyd Garrison and Charles
Sumner did not have boards or mustaches.
Now every other minister looks as fierce N
the pulpit as dragon in saddle, ready to
draw saber for an onslaught Foreign singers,
to man, are hairy about the mouth Amsri-
cans as well as British have copied the men
of the continent Of Europe In the matter Of
hair about the mouth during the past fifty
years; before that bearded American or
Brhisher was rarely seen Now almost every
one who can raise beard has one. It b noe
known whethar Dsmosthenes or Cicero wore
boards, but we suppose Peter the Hermit, who
preached the first crusade, and Walter the
Pennyless were bearded, because they could
not spare time to shave.-Boston Globe
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
The Study of Human Nstur..

A teachers work is not 10 correct effects,
but to study and mould causes The trouble
with poor government is that Il Is always
dealing with effects. Good government di-
rects the working Of causes. We have known
poor school become good one through the
skillful management of causes; there was no
storming, but disorder disappeared, bad
words were dropped, rough manners were
smOothed, impoliteness became politenes; in
a word, the old school was transformed into
new one, but there was no noise about it
Nothing was done that even a critical visitor
would notice, but everything was done. The
teacher knew how to touch the springs OF
causes. Here was the secret Of her success
"Where can learn this divine artln thou
sand teachers ask. Not in books, but In your
selves. Study causes and effects. First in
your own experience and then in others. Why
do dislike this and like thati Why Is that
boy miSchievOus and that girl heedlessl
Whyi Whyl Whyl Soon you will know
just what to do to make that boy forget his
michief, and that girl her inattention- There
is no more profitable study than the study OF
human nature humanity as it Is called. Il
is more than mind study; it IS human study
The School Journal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Did you ever hear Of stained glass windows
being made out Of stonesi Passing down
Chestnut street the other morning l noticed
some panels in the front door Of private res
idence which were filed with small, rough
pebbles, together with q number OF polished
shells, placed in the corners of some deco
rative ornament composed of the translucent
material known as opalescent or mosaic
glass As an architect, was naturally inter
ested in such a novel combination, and upon
investigation discovered the origin Of the
work. 1t seems that the occupant Of the
house was down in Florida last year, and his
children made a collection Of whole bags of
pebbles and shells, the former being OF the
rudest description. Some weeks ago be was
conversing with an eastern art man, who
made the boast that he could construct a win
dow out of almost anything. The pebbles
and shells were accordingly given him, with
the above result The effect is certainly in
teresting to tie passer by and charming In its
arrangement of colors when viewed from the
inside.-Globe-D Democrat
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
WHAT IS DYSPEPSIA?

Among the many symptoms
Of Dyspepsia or indigestion.
the most prominent are: Va
riable appetite; faint, gnawing
feeling at pit Of the stomach,
with unsatisf1ed craving fcF
food; heartburn, feeling Of
weight and wind in the ston-
aeh, bad breath, bad taste In
the mouth, low spirits, general
prostpation, headache, and
constipation. There Is no form
Of disease more prevalent than
Dyspepsia, and none so peeul-
far to the high-living and rap
id-eating American people.
Alcohol and tobacco produce
Dyspepsia; also, bad air, ETC.
BURD0CK BLOOD
ALTERS, win cure the worst
sass, by regulating the bowels
and toning up the digestive
nerans. Sold everywhere.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
Church Directory.

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R.
L Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath morning and evening; sabbath school
at $3.50 a. m; young peoples of Christian
endeavor, Monday evenings; general prayer
meeting, Wednesday evening. Strangers
welcome TO all services
M ETB0DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
U1Rev. ". II. Haskell, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am; 7p.m. Sabbath School:
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday Z
pm. general prayer meeting: Thursday Z ?. m
Strangers are cordially invited to all our
services.
TINTED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
" Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School. 10 am. Public worship: II am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday pm.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday Of
each month, pm. Woman's Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each month, pm.
District prayer meetings: First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, pm. Young women's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
Undertaking in Spring.

Although spring is usually a busy
time for men and teams, it is on some
accounts the best for understanding
The soil, while moist and loose from
recent frosts, is much more easily dug
than after it has been scorched and
dried out by the heats of summer.
There is some advantage also in having
enough water in the ditch as dug to Sc
cure uniform fall. A depression of
one, or even two inches below the grade
may pass unnoticed. when the bottom is
dry, but with enough water to make a
small stream every little sag is made
rrzarsso<-. It only takes q emaTT
depression to impair, il not entirely de-
stroy, the usefulness of an underdraiD,
and when water is running, uniform
fall can be got without the use of the
level. While spring ought to be busy
time on the farm, it is also true that
wet land cannot be worked until it is
either drained or dried out. Sometimes
putting drain through wet piece can
be done in less time than it can be got
ready for the plow without. and in
such cases it is better to put the drain
through, making permanent improves
ment, rather than keep men and teams
idle while the land is drying. But the
full benefit of undertaking done in
spring is not shown until at least one
winter has passed over, the drained
ground freezing the soil deeper than it
coulo be while wet, and thus making it
fertile to greater depth.-American
CultWator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
To Be or Not to Be.

The President has declined to be q
candidate for reelection. The President
has not declined to be candidate for
reelection. The President has written
long letter, which is printed, giving
his views why he cannot accept another
nomination. saving that the burdens
and labors of Office would be destruct
i've to his health. The President has
not written any such letter whatever.
The President told Colonel Dorsheimer
that be did not desire to be a candidate
again, and gave very rational reasons
for so sensible conclusion. Colonel
Dorsheimer says the President made no
disguise of his sentiments, and explain
ed them fully to several persons present.
The President has never spoken to Col.
Dorsheimer, and no such sentiments
have been expressed to anybody. 1t has
been an "open secret" to many persons
behind the scenes" that the President
was contemplating seriously the pro-
priety of declining another term of
office. He had led his party to mag
niicent triumph for the first time in
twenty-five years. He had inaugursted
great reforms. He was warmly sup
ported by the people. He did not care
to risk possible defeat. and was not
sure of Democratic success. He bad
gained all the glory of being President.
and was willing to step down and out
at the end of his term. No such "open
secret" has been In the possession of
anybody. He has not inaugurated any
great reforms. He is not warmly sup
ported by the people. and be is not will
ing to step down and out while the
people let the White House to another
tenant. Such is at the present moment
the exact state of the Presidents posi-
tion and his statements upon the subject.
We can only say with DR.. Pancloss.
"When in doubt take the odd trick
Cleveland Leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

The statue of John G. Calhoun, W hich
was unveiled at Charleston, S. c., last
week, with imposing ceremonies, was
designed by Mr.. Albert E. Harnisch, of
Rome, and was cast at the celebrated
Michele foundry there. 1t is ID feet in
height, and represents Calhoun about to
address the Senate. 1t rests on huge
base of granite. 45 feet high. His cloak
is reprodu uced on the chair beside him.
The statue represents the Senator with
one hand raised, and the index finger
emphasizing his remark. On January
23, 1854, eleven ladies met in Charles
ton to devise means for raising money
for the erection of statue to Calhoun.
An association was formed, and SUBJ
scription papers distributed. In 1860
the fund had reached $4,000 On the
night of the burning of Columbia, Mrs.
NJ. A. SnOwden, treasurer of the associ-
alton, fed from that city to Charleston
with the money sewed in the folds of
her dress. The cost of the statue was
S44,OO0 leaving over $4,000 still on
hand to the credit of the monument as
! ISOLATION.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
EXAMINATIONS.
Iss6-7-BeImont County, Ohio.

ID Saturday OF Oct at st Clairsville.
ID Saturday of Nov at Belmont.
"a Saturday OF Dec at st Clairsville.
81 Saturday OF Jan at Bridgeport.
I'd Saturday of Feb at st Cla1rsville.
I'd Saturday OF Mar at Barnesville
I'd Saturday OF April at 8: Olsirsville.
I'd Saturday Of May at Belleire.
I'd Saturday OF June at Morristown.
At Flushing st close OF Institute In Aug.
RULES.
Examinations begin ct 8 O'Clock q. m.
Testimonials of character are required II
applicant is not known to the Board
Certificates will not be antedated nor eI~
tended.
Tests In the higher branches will be given
at close Of Institute ONLY.
Certificates Will be dated and issued by the
Board In adjourned session on Saturday fols
owing each examination.
Envelopes furnished by the Board. Applin
csnts pay return postage.
SCALE OF GRADES FOR CERTIFICATES.
A nrst-class Is years. certificate is granted
upon sp average of9O per cent, including three
higher branches and the scnool law, with no
grade below rs. provided applicant has bad 30
months experience teaching.
ed upon an average OF 80 per cent, including
two higher branches and the school Law, with
no grade below 20, provided applicant has had
4 months experience in teaching.
A third>olass e years. certificate is granted
upon an average Of IS per cent, including
one higher branches and the school law. with
no grade below 65. provided applicant has had
Is months experience in teaching.
A fourth-class q years. certificate is granted
upon an average of IS per cent, including the
school law. with no grade below so, provided
applicant has had II months experience In
A nft6-class q year, certificate Is granted
upon an average ofe5 per cent, with no grade
below So.
B. ALEXANDER. Pres
b. l. PECK, Board Of Ex
s>21y l. a. WATERS. Clerk.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

LABoUCHERE, of Truth, is response
BILE fer the following: Bishop Wilbeforee
was riding in one Of the old-fashioned
broad gauge railway carriages, and was
seated at one end of it, when he heard a
truculent voice at the other end exciaim
81 would dearly like to meet the Bishop
of Oxford. l will be bound would
puzzle him." Every WELL" replied the
Bishop to the speaker, who had not yet
perceived him, NOW is your time,
for am that person." The man was
rather taken absck, but quickly recov
ering. said: "Well, my lord, can you tell
plain man plain way to get to hesv-
enb" Certainly" replied the Bishop,
nothing is more easy. You have only
to turn to the right, and go straight for.
ward"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

MOVED to say something, and not
knowing mueh about anything of pnb-
lie nature. Grover Cleveland said in his
letter of acceptance of the nomination
that Dan Manning obtained for him by
trading in the North west and South " est:
mo means tending to the full realiza>
tion of form of government by the
people would be more effective than an
amendment to the constitution disquali-
flying the President for reelection.
I'VE recognize in the eligibility of the
President for reelection most serious
danger to that calm, deliberate and in~
telligent political action which must
characterize government by the peo>
ple."
1t has become disloyalty to the Ad-
ministration to say that Cleveland meant
anything by this, and we presume it Is
true he means very little if anything.
Besides the Democrats do not seem to
have anybody else. There has not been
in long time powerful crop OF Demo
crats.-Cin. Com. GaZ.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

ONE of the best known and most
widely experienced educators in this
country is Gen Francis A Walker. In
letter recently written he pronounces
against arithmetical puzzles, such as are
found in compound interest, compound
proportion. partnership. cube root. equa-
tion of payments, etc, and In their
place recommends for school curricu-
lum problems from practical every day
life. He is not believer in mental
gymnastics for orninary minds, and he
is about as near right as mortals ever
get.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

THE Manchester, England. Examiner.
throws out hint to the holders of Con-
federate bonds that while these "securi-
ties" are not worth much now, good
deal may be expected of the Democratic
party. We warn the Examiner that
while the BOurbons would pay the Cons
federate bonds if they dared and had
the power, it is not worth while to
build much upon the expectation that
these bonds will ever have any value
except as souvenirs of Democratic trea-
son and Tory hatred of free institutions
Leader. T--------
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Mrs. CHARLES W. PETERSON, the
widow of the late editor of PetersoH's
Magazine, haa determined to follow the
example of Mrs Frank Leslie. and as+
sumo the work of publishing and editing
the periodical herself She has been
for years associated with her husband
in the editorship.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

PROF. PROCTOR says the Star of Beth
lehem. or the Pilgrim, or B. Cassiopeia.
ought to be visible May 5. Its period
is three hundred years. but several years
more have passed since the time limit is
supposed to have elapsed 10 1880. Max
ing all usual allowances it should appear
very soon,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Now THAT spring is here the para
graphists are again telling about the
city woman who informed her friends
that she and her husband are going to
live in the country. where among other
things they can raise kidneys. Charley
is so fond of kidney stew, you know" "
she adds in simple artlessness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

First Omaha Girl-Of all thingsl You
must be crazy. The idea Of marrying cir
Gus performerl
Second Omaha Girl know what am
about, Mary. He makes his living walking q
light rope.
EWhat Of thatp
Il have the satisfaction of knowing that il
ne ever takes to drinking he'll kill himself. -
Omaha World
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

SPEAKING of Lamar's speech at the
Calhoun unyeiling, 1t is worth while to
point out that while member of Mr.
Cleveland administration thus recogt
nizes the pledges of that administration
against the spoils principle and vindi-
Gates its adherence TO that pledge, 1t is
not necessary or decent for subordinates
in the federal service to devote their
time to oflicious manipulation of the
patronage" they may be able to control
for the purpose of fixing delegations or
building up machines.-N. Y. Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

PROF. BROWN. SFoUARD informs his
students that death by throat cutting is
painless from tbs moment the skin of
the neck is severed, and that the sever
ing of the larynx produces complete an
e,thesia. Moreover a blow delivered
with violence upon the larynx can pro>
duce instantaneous death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Liett. ]. W. Danen hover committed
suici9 at the Naval Academy, Annop'
lis. NJ. on April Goth. He shot him
self p the head with q pistol. His
mind was unbalanced. Lieutenant
Danehower was Lieutenant of the un>
fortunate "Jeannette." which sailed for
the ma delta in 1870. 1t was due to
his sIllful seamsuship that Chief En-,
ginee Melville aud his companions
escapa from death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

PETER HENDERSON mentions as the
best dozen ever blooming roses. either
for bedding or wintering Towering, the
following: Agrippian. Hermoss, The
Bride, Mermet. Bennett, Sunset, Blush
Malmaison, American Beauty, Bon ST.
lene, La France, Pearl of the Gardens
Red Malmaison.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

JEFFERSON DAVIS aud Gen. Beaure-
gard are having lively controversy
over the question of what caused the
defeat at Shiloh. Sharp and pungent
things are being said, and the battle is
being fought over again by these Con>
fedrate chieftains.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
Belmont County omciai Director.

Common Pleas Judge-John B briggs.
Probate Judge-Isaac 81. CASTOR.
Clerk of COurts-Wm. B. Cash.
Sherif-0liver E. Foulke.
Auditor-D. H. Darrah
Treasurer-George Robinson.
Prosecuting AttOrney-N. 4. Kennon.
Recorder-John NJ. Beckett.
Commissioners-Morris Cope, VIM J Berry
John G. Israel.
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
Coroner-Samuel Martin.
Infrnsry Directors Burget cConnaughy
president; VIM. Lodge, clerk; John a. Clark
audit,pr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Major john E. Blaine, paymaster
(brother Of ex-Secretary Blaine). died at
Hot Springs, Ark. on April 21st. He
was appointed to the position he held
March Sd. 1875. having previously re-
signed an Office in the quartermaster's
department.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Societies for the advancement Of dress re-
form for women now exist in England,
Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

JEFF Davis expenses at Beauvoir are very
heavy, so many people come to visit him.
The old man finds it very difficult to make
both ends meet
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Mary Anderson has nearly concluded her
riding lessons in London. She will shortly
take her daily canters In Rotten Row at the
fashionable hour.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
A Generous "pixide."

Oswald Ottendorfer, proprietor Of The New
York Stats zeitung, recently gave l75 Of his
faithful employees dividend Of 10 per cent.
on their total earnings for year, ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

A thirty-two foot spruce log was recently
sawed into boards in Puget Sound mill, and
made Q, 400 feet Of lumber without a knot.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
Miscellaneous Business Cards.
MISceIIaneou9 BuSIneSS CdroS.
Dr.Fenner'S 'SKidnev
@BaCk-aChe Cure.

Rev. A. ]. MERCHANT, Presiding Elder NJ.
E. Church, Mesdville. Pa, writes:
april l6, 1880 DIR FENNER's Kidney and
BPckache Cure gave me almost instant relief;
1t effects cure Sc completely j have needed
nothing since took 1t, four years ago.
Frank F PercivaI, Rochester, writes
april s, 1888 One bottle of DR. FENNKR's
Kidney and BacKaohe Cure helped me more
than all the Kidney remedies taken in the
past two years; six bottles entirely cured me-
Mrs James Fuller, Fredonia. Y writes
March 8, 1889 DIR FENNER's Kidney and
Backache Cure has relieved me of Kidney dis
ease, Dropsy, Feart disease and Female Weak X
ness; I never had medicine help SO quickly ,
Harry Waters, Hamlet, N Y writes
July 8, 1883 One bottle OF DR. FENNER's Kid
ney and Bscksche Cure has cured me of Kids
ney complaint and rheumatism after other
celebrated Kidney remedies and doctors had
failed.'
Cures all diseases of the Kidney, Bladder,
Urinary Passages, Backache, Dropsy, Female
Weakness, Nervous Debility, Heart Disease,
Rheumatism; etc.
The most successful remedy that has ever
been administered in the diseases named.
SUPERIOR to all. For sale by J. B. HoGE, St.
Clairsville, o. 729-1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
BeImOntChTOnlCIe
w. A. HUNT,
Editor and Proprietor.
Published Every Thursday
Terms of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Tear ir Advance.

If not paid within the year 25 per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OEFIoE-South side Main street, nearly op.
posite Public School building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Chihuahua, Mexico, is rapidly being settled
up by Mormons, who are iocking to that city
by hundreds from Salt Lake City.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

N at n asi5s are scares. but those whe writa tn
Hill 1 4 Sdnson Co, Portland, N MAine win receive
I'LL i free, full information about work which
IHILII they can DO. and livsat hone, that will pay
" " A1 them from IS to S2s per day. Some have
armed over $50 day Either young old. Capital
not required You are stated free Those who start once
Absolutely sure Of snaf Nils fortuneA AL nsv.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
Masonic Directory.

Masonic Directory.
DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, r. & A. M.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
W. D. BUMGARNER, W. M.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
CT. OLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. II,
~ Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday of each month.
F. D. BAILEY, 81. P.
]. B. MEYER, Rec.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. "a, R. & 8. NJ.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
G. W. CARROLL, T, l. M.
]. B. MEYER, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 26, KT
Il Stated conofaves, INST Tdesday of each
month. J. B. RYAN, e. Q.
j. B. MRyER, Rec.